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Susanna Bertolacci
 
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The realist art of Susanna Bertolacci relies on exquisite detail to portray her subjects in a new light. A self-taught artist, at an early age Bertolacci developed a passion for drawing, although she did not make art her career until later in life. Now she works primarily in two media, pastel and oil paint. She remains true to the nature of the medium, rendering her pastel compositions with a softer, blended touch and her oil paintings with more texture, layering, and depth. Regardless of the medium, color and detail feature prominently in Bertolacci’s creations. “My personal aim,” she states, “is to capture the essence of my subject and to convey . . . its anima, soul.” She continues, “I want the viewer to believe they could stroke the feathers of the flamingo . . . [or] feel the firmness and roundness of a muscular torso. . . . I hope to stir within them a distant memory or a sense of serenity and calm,” a place to which they can escape when burdened by life. Her use of realistic detail also prompts a reconsideration of the person, animal, or landscape depicted, allowing the viewer a new understanding of the subject. As such, Bertolacci’s work contains a universal appeal that can be grasped and appreciated by all. Susanna Bertolacci was born and raised in Brisbane by Italian parents. She currently works and resides on the Gold Coast, where she owns a gallery in which she displays her own and others’ artistic creations.
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"Poppy Fields Forever"
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"Firey"
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Astrid Dahl
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"The Ridge Fell Away Sharply"
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"Struggle between Lightness and Darkness"
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Ngaire Dunn
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"Monarch Butterflies"
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"Vogue"
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Stuart French
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"Latitude 27"
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"Docklands"
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Ira McCully
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"The New Baby Comes Home"
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"One of my favourite things"
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Sofia Minson
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"Whaiawa"
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"Te Here Tangata"
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Murray Swan
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"And Beyond"
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"River of life"
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Sonya Veronica
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Self-taught Indonesian artist Sonya Veronica brings an innate sensitivity to her explorations of color and line. Deep reds and browns flow alongside saffron, gold and black in waves that suggest flame, water, wood, and even the human body. Yet despite the volatile colors and dramatic upsweep, there is no turmoil evident in these works. The spectrum of her color choices, and her eye for visual juxtaposition, conjures a unified passion on Veronica's canvases which can also be traced to her long interest in music. Veronica has spoken of song as a major influence for her, and with a composer's skill she has woven a harmonious sensibility into her work.
Like classical music, her paintings contain a confident ability to bring forth feelings and moods from the purely abstract. A forceful visual rhythm pervades Sonya Veronica's intense yet buoyant works, offering us a cohesive visual whole that explores light and dark as mutually dependent artistic entities. She was born in Surabaya, Indonesia, and lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.
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"Salute"
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"Cest La Vie"
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Vittoria Marie Vieceli
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"North Head, Sydney"
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"Manly Boat Rescue Crew"
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John Weeronga Bartoo
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John Weeronga Bartoo was born in Brisbane, Australia and is an Aboriginal Australian who paints in the tradition of his ancestors, the Kooma people from South Western Queensland. He is guided by their spirits and his heart as he paints in the tradition of Aboriginal dot painting, using a stick and acrylics to conjure swirling patterns on canvas. Convoluted, textural and abstract, Bartoo's paintings tell the viewer age-old stories of his life, his family's life and his interpretations of the Dreamtime Stories.
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"Myths Of Uluru"
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"Country"
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Sally West
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The soul of Australia breathes life into the lush abstract paintings of Sally West. Working in acrylic, charcoal and mixed media, West creates complex configurations of bold shapes and mesmerizing line work that have a deep connection to the ancient cultures of the land. The eye darts around the canvas, as the dance of dazzling multi-layered hues and evocative, primal symbols delight the intellect.
West’s artistic journey has been enriched by extensive travels throughout the Asian subcontinent and Europe. Yet her true inspiration comes from the memories of her rural upbringing in New South Wales and of the cultural lifeways of the first-peoples of Australia whose impact can be felt throughout the outback. “I think some of my work is inspired by the aboriginal's use of colour and graphic representation of the landscape,” West asserts. West is very active in the arts community and her work has been displayed throughout Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne, and she has recently gained representation in New York.
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"Earth Wind Water"
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"Carnivale"
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Lauren Wilhelm
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"Joan of Arc"
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"The Developer"
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